Selfish Speak– Does Your Child Speak This Language?
An interesting thing happened this week among some of our younger students? Possibly you have experienced the same thing. Have you ever been in a conversation with someone about how you spent some time off? Did that person, knowingly or unknowingly, start to emphasize how much of a good time they had? Almost to the […]
Finishing Strong
Ok. Here it is. You are arm in arm with your children as you approach the turn into the last quarter of the school year. You are looking ahead and can see that you are approaching the finish line…the same point from which you started the year. You are tired. You likely have been on […]
#exposeChristianSchools
If you have been paying attention to the news recently, you likely have seen stories about Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, who has returned to the teaching staff of a Christian school at which she taught for 12 years. Her notoriety as the Second Lady brought much greater attention to her […]
To Resolve in This New Year
It is that time of year again. We take stock of the years past and start looking to the new year with resolve. We resolve to make changes that we have been putting off. We resolve to be better at what we do. We resolve to not do things that we know are unproductive. We […]
Parent Vs Teacher OR Parent & Teacher
There is a trend that has developed over the last several years or more. This trend speaks to what many see as a desire for parents to be more of a friend than a parent to their child. It manifests itself when a child tells her mom or dad that she received a consequence for […]
Creating Memories
One of the most exciting things you can do as parents is to capture memories that can be enjoyed by future generations in your family. This is certainly a year-round activity for you to pursue. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season provides a focal point for such efforts, given the many family events and activities […]
Parenting Tips
We would like to do something a bit different with this blog post. Our Administrator recently spoke to parents at an informal gathering. Part of his comments included sharing some tips on parenting. These were captured in audio form and included at the link below. We trust you will find them informative and helpful.
Christian Education and the Common Good
You have to be a hermit today to not see the divisions that exist in many segments of our society. These divisions cross cultural, racial, ethnic, and religious boundaries. But common to most people within these segments is a desire to do good, for their lives to have meaning. Enter Christian education. What is its […]
How to Prepare a Child for the Beginning of School
The beginning of the school year for children is always a moment for pause. While it is an exciting time, it can also be quite stressful for both the child and the parents. Good organization and planning will help, along with being alert for signs of a child’s unease and aiming to relieve any potential […]
How to Raise an Entitled Punk
Yes…you are probably wondering why an article with such a title is appearing on a Christian school blog. Let’s drill down a bit. There is lots of concern today about the younger generations and how they are perceived to have a sense of entitlement. This “sense of entitlement” mindset is not only undesirable but will […]
